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United States Patent | 6,179,800 |
Torrens | January 30, 2001 |
A splint (17) includes first and second collars (18,19) pivotally supported on a body member (20) and adjustable so as to adjust the internal dimensions of the splint (17). A plurality of spaced resilient pads (21-27) are provided on the internal surfaces of the splint (17) so as to exert pressure on a limb (11) held in the splint (17) while allowing vascular flow. The splint (17) is provided with a support (36) for supporting the extremity of a limb, such as a hand (14) or foot. The support (36) allows some movement of the limb extremity to reduce swelling by promoting vascular flow.
Inventors: | Torrens; George E. (Uxbridge, GB) |
Assignee: | Brunel University (Middlesex, GB) |
Appl. No.: | 750310 |
Filed: | March 5, 1997 |
PCT Filed: | June 8, 1995 |
PCT NO: | PCT/GB95/01340 |
371 Date: | March 5, 1997 |
102(e) Date: | March 5, 1997 |
PCT PUB.NO.: | WO95/33428 |
PCT PUB. Date: | December 14, 1995 |
Jun 08, 1994[GB] | 9411445 |
Current U.S. Class: | 602/21; 128/878; 602/5 |
Intern'l Class: | A61F 005/00; A61F 005/37 |
Field of Search: | 602/5,12,13,20,21,23,32,39,60,62 128/878-879,877,882,DIG. 20 |
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